Pet Groomer

Pet-Wants; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

W-2 employee status

401K with matching funds

Employee discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Pet Wants in Rockport, TX is seeking an experienced, professional Pet Groomer ready for their next chapter. We are looking for a seasoned groomer who values quality over quantity, has the confidence to run a full book independently, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a supportive, education-driven environment.

You'll step into an established book of clients from day one in a rockport coastal town, enjoying a 4-day work week with W-2 employment, benefits, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of professional grooming experience, with a proven track record building client relationships
• Ability to complete full grooms independently, including large, double-coated, and difficult breeds
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being

Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments and identify potential health concerns
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness
• Maintain accurate grooming notes and client records
• Recommend grooming schedules and appropriate wellness products
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding grooming expectations and pet needs
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols

Skills

Grooming experience

Client relationships

Independently groom

Scissoring & clipping

Bathing & finishing

Communication

Team player

Pet wellness

Reliability

Learning mindset

Love for animals

Job description

Join a Team Passionate About Pets and the People Who Love Them

Pet Wants is more than a pet store. We are a Rockport-owned and operated business providing the simplest, most convenient path to pet wellness. With our nutritious food, products, and services we are your friendly neighborhood pet health and wellness store.

Job Intro

Pet Wants in Rockport, TX is seeking an experienced, professional Pet Groomer ready for their next chapter. We are looking for a seasoned groomer who values quality over quantity, has the confidence to run a full book independently, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a supportive, education-driven environment.

Trade the traffic and the grind for a slower pace with real career growth. Rockport is a laid-back fishing and sailing town on the Texas coast, known for its beaches, bird-watching, and small-town charm along Aransas Bay. If you're an experienced groomer looking to relocate somewhere you can actually enjoy your days off and still build a serious career, this is that opportunity.

You won't need to spend months building a client base from scratch. You'll step into our established, loyal book of clients and have immediate work from day one. And unlike many grooming positions, this is a W-2 employee role, not an independent contractor arrangement, so you get the stability of taxes withheld, benefits, and a predictable paycheck.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments and identify potential health concerns
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness
• Maintain accurate grooming notes and client records
• Recommend grooming schedules and appropriate wellness products
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding grooming expectations and pet needs
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols

Experience/Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 2+ years of professional grooming experience, with a proven track record building client relationships
• Ability to complete full grooms independently, including large, double-coated, and difficult breeds
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing up to 50 pounds (with assistance available when needed)
• Comfortable working around water, pet hair, grooming tools, and cleaning products
• Ability to safely restrain and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments

Culture

Why Join Pet Wants?

• Live and work in a south Texas beach town, minutes from the water, with a laid-back coastal lifestyle
• 4-day work week
• Bathers/grooming assistance provided and compensated by the company. No tip sharing and you just groom!
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Pet parents who prioritize quality care for their pets
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Personalized, one-on-one approach to pet care
• National brand support and resources

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• W-2 employee status, not an independent contractor
• Step into an established, robust client base for immediate, steady work — no need to build a book from scratch
• Company sponsored 401K with matching funds
• Flexible scheduling with 4-day work week
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Career development within a growing national brand
• Relocation-friendly opportunity for groomers ready for a change of scenery and pace

Pet Wants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. PET WANTS® is a registered trademark of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC and each Pet Wants location is an independently owned and licensed user of that trademark. Proprietary and confidential property of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC are used under license.